What are some good projects for my portfolio?

Here are five project ideas you can add to your development portfolio.

• Bug Tracker. A Bug Tracker is very familiar to a Hiring Manager. ...
• Blog. ...
• Financial Portal. ...
• Inventory Control System. ...
• Work Order System.

1. What projects should I put in my portfolio?
2. How many projects should be in a portfolio?
3. How do I make my portfolio stand out?

What projects should I put in my portfolio?

The perfect number of projects to have in your portfolio at any time should be between 4-6 projects. This number of projects allows you to clearly communicate the type of work you enjoy doing and want to continue to create.

How many projects should be in a portfolio?

There is no one size fits all solution, but I would aim for 6 projects, with no more than 12 total. You can always include more projects upon request as you go farther in any interview process.

How do I make my portfolio stand out?

How to Make Your Portfolio Stand Out

1. Select your work carefully. Don't just throw all of your work in to the portfolio. ...
2. Choose your path. ...
3. Make it personal. ...
4. Show the story. ...
5. Context. ...
6. Introduce yourself.